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Y418 RLK

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,369 mi
Last recorded141,369 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 RLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 141,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 132,244 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 115,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 107,516 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 107,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 97,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre close to limit & wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 87,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 77,542 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 77,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y418 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y418 RLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y418 RLK registered?

Y418 RLK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y418 RLK safe to buy?

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